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Complainant in Nygard trial says door in bedroom suite would not open for her
TORONTO - Note: This story contains graphic content. A woman who accused Peter Nygard of sexual assault told the fashion mogul she was "really uncomfortable" that she wasn't able to open a keypad-oper...
Oct 05, 2023
Drone attack kills 80 and wounds 240 at a packed Syrian military graduation ceremony, official says
BEIRUT (AP) - A drone attack hit a crowded military graduation ceremony Thursday in the Syrian city of Homs, killing 80 and wounding 240, the health minister said, in one of the deadliest attacks on t...
Oct 05, 2023
‘Prophet of Doom’ who wounded 10 in subway shooting is sentenced to life in prison
NEW YORK (AP) - A man who sprayed a New York City subway car with bullets during rush hour, wounding 10 people and sparking a citywide manhunt, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison. Frank James, 6...
Oct 05, 2023
Province announces grant program for agricultural societies
MILLARVILLE, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced a new capital grant for agricultural societies in the province.The Agricultural Societies Infrastructure Revitalization Program will allocate ...
Oct 05, 2023
B.C. sets out law to ban use of illegal drugs in many public places
VICTORIA - British Columbia is setting out new rules as it attempts to navigate a way to curb the overdose crisis with drug decriminalization. Possession of small amounts of many illicit drugs was dec...
Oct 05, 2023
Hockey Canada implements new 'minimum attire' rule in minor league dressing rooms
Hockey Canada has implemented a new dressing room policy for the 2023-24 minor hockey season, including a "minimum attire rule," with the goal of respecting privacy and making dressing environments mo...
Oct 05, 2023
Canada loses 7-5 to Team IPH at International Para Hockey Cup
OSTRAVA, Czechia - Rod Crane had two goals and Adam Dixon had a goal and two assists as Team IPH defeated Canada 7-5 Thursday at the 2023 International Para Hockey Cup. Crane, from Clarksburg, Ont., a...
Oct 05, 2023
Women's Equality Coalition applauds sex-work ruling, calls on Ottawa to do more
OTTAWA - A coalition of women's groups that support Canada's laws criminalizing some aspects of prostitution are calling on the federal government to do more to support and protect vulnerable people i...
Oct 05, 2023
Hand grenade fragments were found in the bodies of victims in Prigozhin's plane crash, Putin says
MOSCOW (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that hand grenade fragments were found in the bodies of people who died in the Aug. 23 crash of mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's plane. ...
Oct 05, 2023
Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre set to host Annual Fall Fundraising Banquet
For the past 35 years, officials with the Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre say they have been a beacon of hope for families in need. The organization says it understands the unique challenges tha...
Oct 05, 2023